Evacuation of physically impaired

In cases of emergencies, those individuals with physical impairments, who are not
on the ground floor, may need assistance with building evacuation.

Ambulatory Individuals

Ambulatory individuals are those with disabilities that may impair rapid building
evacuation. Examples include those who are blind, deaf or whose mobility is restricted
by the use of walkers or crutches. Assistance to ambulatory individuals can be provided
by guiding them to a stairwell, waiting until a clear passage is established and helping
them down the stairs to the designated meeting area.

Non-ambulatory Individuals

Non-ambulatory individuals are those with disabilities that require the use of wheelchairs.
To assist these individuals, proceed as follows:

Call MSU Police at 911. If there is no answer, or if the line is busy, call 2222.
Provide the dispatcher with as much information as possible, most importantly, the
location of the individual.

Move the impaired individual into the stairwell and await assistance if there is no
immediate danger within the vicinity of the stairs. Send a runner to the building
accountability area and report where the evacuation assistance is necessary.

If the hazard becomes life threatening, move the individual into a room and close
the door. If evacuation is deemed necessary, proceed according to the established
plan. Immediately inform emergency personnel of the location of the non-ambulatory
individuals.

Signal the emergency responders whenever possible by hanging an article of clothing
from a window to attract attention and gain assistance.